Running, Running, Running

Well I thought I would update sooner, but things have been quite hectic. We've had activities, doctor appointments, and I've had interviews. The company that purchased my company was nice enough to close our stores during the holidays, so I've been unemployed. It hasn't been fun! It's just a little reminder of how business works.
So, Bailey is doing a bit better. She had another urinalysis on Friday and we should have the culture results on Monday. She will be having eye surgery at All Children's Hospital on Friday February 1st. This will be eye muscle surgery, and will hopefully correct some of her crossing. We've been told that if this isn't corrected she could have some vision problems, which she may have anyway.
Aubrey is also doing okay. She is battling a cold right now, and doesn't seem to be improving much. She's still full of energy. I guess that's part of being 2. Please pray that Bailey stays healthy for her surgery as we don't need her getting sick too.
I hope everyone is doing well, and I'll update soon.
Tricia

My Sickly Children, But Mommy I went Potty in my Potty!

Hello again. Well we were just one day away from a check-up with the pediatrician and Bailey decides to get sick, so we spent the day in the ER. She slept most of the weekend and her temp was 102. She is doing okay, but she does have a bladder infection. The doctor expects her fever to last most of the week. We follow-up tomorrow with her pediatrician.
Aubrey is still doing very well. She was sick and running a fever on Saturday, but now she's a wild 2 year old. Potty training has been quite successful, and we're SO excited.
I'll update more tomorrow.
Tricia

It's a New Year

Happy New Year!
Bailey is still doing very well. We have an appointment scheduled next week to get more information on her eye surgery. She really seems to be doing very well. She says mamama and bababa all the time. I have a feeling she's going to be a talker like her big sis. We also had her oxygen picked up today. It's nice to finally have a room for her that doesn't look like a hospital room.
Aubrey is also doing very well. We went to gymnastics and it was great to see her have so much fun. She really seemed to enjoy herself.
Keith and I spent a lot of time this weekend with the girls. We went to the park on Saturday, and took Aubrey out on Sunday to play at a local arcade/fun center.
I hope all is well for everyone.
Tricia

This Year is Finally Coming to an End

I hope everyone is doing well. Bailey had her appointment with the opthamologist on Thursday and he determined she needs surgery on her eyes. Other than that she is doing very well. I plan to call after the new year to make an appointment with the surgeon.
Aubrey is doing great. We all went to the zoo today and she really enjoyed herself. Keith and I have been on vacation since Christmas... well I'm on temporary permanent vacation I guess, if that makes sense. We've enjoyed ourselves as much as possible, but it has been a difficult week.
I hope everyone enjoys the new year.
Tricia

No More Doctors, but Some Runny Noses

Happy Holidays everyone! Bailey is still doing very well. Bailey has an appointment next Thursday with the Opthamologist, and then no more appointments for her until the middle of January. Aubrey is still doing very well. She had a cold most of the week, but she seems to be doing much better. I hope you all have a wonderful week and we'll talk to you soon.
Tricia

Doctors, Parties, and Shopping. It's Christmas Time!

Well this was doctor week. Everything went well. Bailey saw GI and he said she looks great. Still no news on when we'll be able to give her a bottle. She also saw her pediatrician and he gave her immunizations.
We're all doing very well. The girls had their Christmas pictures taken last week, and they were so cute! The next few weeks are busy busy busy... as I'm sure it is for everyone. We have our Down Syndrome Christmas party, my dads birthday and of course holiday celebrations with our families. Oh, and of course, last minute shopping.
We took the girls to see a beautiful Christmas display at a local church. Aubrey loves Christmas lights so she really seemed to enjoy their display. We also, for the first time, decorated the tree with HER. That was interesting. She loved decorating, but it was difficult trying to keep her from breaking things.
Tricia

Excitement is in the Air

Well Thanksgiving is over and now the Holiday season has begun. Aubrey seems so excited about Christmas. She loves the decorations, and shopping... but has a fear of Santa. We enjoyed our Thanksgiving. We spent half the day with Keith's family and the other half with mine. My sister was in town so we spent several nights this week visiting our parents. She flew home today and was involved in a minor accident while on the employee bus. Thankfully everyone is okay, but she is a bit sore. I hope everyone had a safe holiday.
Also, please keep Micah in your prayers. He is still in the hospital and it's possible he will be there until his next treatment in early December.
Tricia